Raise a slice for a good cause; 3 suburban pizzerias to host fundraisers for Aurora literacy center
Three Lou Malnati's Pizzerias - two in Naperville and one in Aurora - are hosting fundraisers for the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora.
The fundraisers will take place on Wednesday, April 19.
Participating locations and hours are:
• Lou Malnati's downtown Naperville, 131 W. Jefferson Ave., from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Lou Malnati's 95th, 2879 W. 95th St., Naperville, from 4 to 10 p.m.
• Lou Malnati's Aurora, 1720 N. Orchard Road, from 4 to 10 p.m.
Raise a slice for a good cause is the tag line.
Diners who mention the fundraiser or bring in a fundraising flyer will have 20% of their purchase donated to the Dominican Literacy Center.
Included are dine-in, carryout and delivery orders.
Founded in 1993, the Dominican Literacy Center, 260 Ave. in Aurora, offers free English classes to more than 150 immigrant women every year through trained volunteer tutors.
Additionally, free citizenship classes are offered to men and women.
The center's mission is to enable immigrant families to participate in their communities learning to read, write and speak English.
Since its inception, the center has served thousands of Aurora area residents.
The center has grown from the original five students and five teachers, to 150 students from 16 countries taught by 150 dedicated volunteer tutors each year.
The Dominican Literacy Center is a member of the Greater Aurora Area Literacy Coalition, which includes the Aurora Public Library, Waubonsee Community College, World Relief, Family Focus, Hesed House homeless shelter and other members.
The center collaborates with the coalition, informing clients about the services of all these agencies, as well as Mutual Ground, Visiting Nurses Association and Family Counseling Services.
Call (630) 898-4636 or visit dominicanliteracycenter.org for more information.